Abandoned Doggie Saved on Christmas Eve Gets a Much-Needed Haircut

A dog by the name of Pudding got more than just a haircut this week after he was found tied up on Christmas Eve — he got a miracle.

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), which is similar to the ASPCA in the United States, this poor pup, which the shelter suspects is a shih tzu, was abandoned the night before Christmas Eve in Plymouth, England. Not only was he left defenseless outside, there was also a terrible storm that evening, and his fur became so matted, he was no longer able to see. He was discovered by someone on their way to work on the morning of Christmas Eve and taken in by the RSCPA.

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"His nails were overgrown and he was covered in fleas," RSCPA inspector Sarah Morris told The Telegraph. On top of that, Pudding was severely underweight — further evidence that he was definitely neglected by whomever dumped him.

"He must have been terrified, hungry and so uncomfortable, just left out in the dark, wind and rain," Morris said. Fortunately, the RSCPA gave Pudding a haircut and he is already working towards happy ending now that he's in the care of people who can help him.

To support the RSPCA rescuing other abandoned and neglected animals, visit its website.